Eastern Michigan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1165 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #328 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #297 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #287 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 97 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 11,617
- Graduates
- 2,401
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- emich.edu
Eastern Michigan University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Eastern Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 83% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 80% | 85% |
| Applicants | 19,919 | 7,636 | 12,283 |
| Admissions | 16,578 | 6,131 | 10,447 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,978 | 739 | 1,239 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 199 | 152 | 47 |
6,414 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,928 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,340 or 68%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Eastern Michigan University are 930-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
121 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Eastern Michigan University are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8286 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2297 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 1213 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 627 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 609 (4%) |
| Asian | 481 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 456 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,945
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,500 | $16,857 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,500 | $16,857 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,500 | $29,277 |
| Fee in-district | $1,910 | $110 |
| Fee in-state | $1,910 | $110 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,910 | $110 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,821 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,370 |
| Room charge | $5,630 |
| Meal charge | $6,030 |
Eastern Michigan University majors
Eastern Michigan University has granted 2,971 bachelor's degrees across 122 programs, 944 master's across 96 programs, and 28 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Eastern Michigan University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 381 | 16 | |
| Social Work | 137 | 49 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 147 | 30 | |
| Psychology, General | 172 | 2 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 108 | 36 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 107 | 3 | |
| Accounting | 75 | 33 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 97 | 4 | |
| Criminology | 77 | 14 | |
| Computer Science | 85 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 74 | 5 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 56 | 21 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 47 | 28 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 69 | 4 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 61 | 9 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 59 | 3 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 54 | 7 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 19 | 39 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 47 | 8 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 55 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 48 | ||
| Finance, General | 39 | 8 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 12 | 34 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 37 | 9 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 45 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 35 | 6 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 29 | 8 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 36 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 33 | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 30 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 30 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 13 | 16 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 29 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 29 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 14 | 12 | |
| History, General | 19 | 6 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 24 | ||
| Public Administration | 11 | 13 | |
| Chemistry, General | 13 | 9 | |
| Interior Design | 20 | 2 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 11 | 11 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 21 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 21 | ||
| Public Health, General | 21 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | 14 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 21 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 14 | 6 | |
| Journalism | 20 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 20 | ||
| Orthotist & Prosthetist | 20 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | 17 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 19 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 17 | 2 | |
| Music, General | 10 | 9 | |
| Biochemistry | 18 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 18 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 18 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 15 | 2 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 17 | ||
| Neuroscience | 17 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 11 | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 7 | 9 | |
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 15 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 15 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 14 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 4 | 9 | |
| Anthropology, General | 12 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 12 | ||
| Clinical and Industrial Drug Development | 12 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | 2 | |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 12 | ||
| Geography | 12 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 12 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 11 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | 5 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 10 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 9 | 1 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 7 | 2 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 9 | ||
| Communications Technology & Technician | 9 | ||
| Creative Writing | 6 | 3 | |
| Education, General | 3 | 6 | |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 9 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 9 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 8 | 1 | |
| Taxation | 3 | 6 | |
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 9 | ||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 8 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | 1 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 5 | 3 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 8 | ||
| General Literature | 1 | 7 | |
| Human Nutrition | 8 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 8 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 1 | 6 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | 6 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 7 | ||
| Quality Control Technology & Technician | 7 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 7 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 5 | 1 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 6 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 6 | ||
| Linguistics | 4 | 2 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 6 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | 3 | |
| Applied Statistics, General | 5 | ||
| Children's and Adolescent Literature | 3 | 2 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| Information Technology | 5 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | 1 | |
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 4 | |
| Women's Studies | 2 | 3 | |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 2 | 2 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Historic Preservation and Conservation, General | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 4 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 4 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | 1 | |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | 2 | |
| Data Science, General | 3 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 3 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 3 | ||
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 2 | ||
| Auditing | 2 | ||
| Business Analytics | 2 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 2 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 2 | ||
| Writing, General | 1 | 1 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 1 | ||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic and Other Physical Health Impairments | 1 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | ||
| Management Science | 1 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 1 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | ||
| Nursing Education | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Zymology & Fermentation Science | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,971 | 944 | 28 |
Eastern Michigan University has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 34% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 40% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eastern Michigan University has published 8,159 scientific papers with 124,892 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Biology, Psychology, Medicine, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 83 | 417 |
| 1992 | 77 | 393 |
| 1993 | 88 | 447 |
| 1994 | 86 | 469 |
| 1995 | 141 | 464 |
| 1996 | 136 | 569 |
| 1997 | 112 | 620 |
| 1998 | 135 | 674 |
| 1999 | 121 | 798 |
| 2000 | 111 | 756 |
| 2001 | 139 | 1015 |
| 2002 | 143 | 1111 |
| 2003 | 147 | 1442 |
| 2004 | 133 | 1533 |
| 2005 | 177 | 1777 |
| 2006 | 200 | 1981 |
| 2007 | 207 | 2403 |
| 2008 | 204 | 2780 |
| 2009 | 228 | 3267 |
| 2010 | 234 | 3582 |
| 2011 | 248 | 4240 |
| 2012 | 221 | 4724 |
| 2013 | 248 | 5211 |
| 2014 | 290 | 5608 |
| 2015 | 259 | 5770 |
| 2016 | 258 | 5628 |
| 2017 | 364 | 5829 |
| 2018 | 361 | 6648 |
| 2019 | 306 | 7549 |
| 2020 | 408 | 8970 |
| 2021 | 348 | 10295 |
| 2022 | 304 | 10831 |
| 2023 | 306 | 10801 |
Eastern Michigan University alumni
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Jeff Daniels
- Occupations
- directortelevision actorstage actorvoice actormusician
- Biography
-
Jeffrey Warren Daniels is an American actor. He is known for his work on stage and screen playing diverse characters switching between comedy and drama. He is the recipient of several accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for three Tony Awards, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards.
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Akkineni Nagarjuna
- Occupations
- film produceractor
- Biography
-
Akkineni Nagarjuna Rao, known mononymously as Nagarjuna, is an Indian actor, film producer, television presenter, and entrepreneur. Nagarjuna has acted predominantly in Telugu cinema, along with a few Hindi and Tamil films. He received two National Film Awards namely, for Ninne Pelladata (1996), which he produced won the Best Feature Film in Telugu and a Special Mention as actor for Annamayya (1997); nine state Nandi Awards, and three Filmfare Awards South.
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John Harvey Kellogg
- Occupations
- nutritionistinventorphysicianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
John Harvey Kellogg was an American businessman, inventor, physician, and advocate of the Progressive Movement. He was the director of the Battle Creek Sanitarium in Battle Creek, Michigan, founded by members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It combined aspects of a European spa, a hydrotherapy institution, a hospital and high-class hotel. Kellogg treated the rich and famous, as well as the poor who could not afford other hospitals. According to Encyclopædia Britannica, his "development of dry breakfast cereals was largely responsible for the creation of the flaked-cereal industry."
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S. Epatha Merkerson
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
S. Epatha Merkerson is an American actress. She has received accolades for her work, including an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, four NAACP Image Awards, two Obie Awards, and two Tony Award nominations. She is known for her portrayal of NYPD Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on the NBC police procedural drama series Law & Order, a role she played from 1993 to 2010, appearing in 388 episodes of the series. She is also known for playing Reba the Mail Lady on Pee-wee's Playhouse and Sharon Goodwin in the NBC medical drama Chicago Med since the series premiered in November 2015 (and in crossover appearances on Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.)
General info
| Alternative names | EMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1849 |
| Motto | Equity, Exemplar, Excellence |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | September to April (September - December; January-April). Also Summer (late June-August) and Spring (May 1-late June) sessions |
| Total FTE staff | 1,576 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 900 Oakwood St. Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 21,000 |
| Phone | 7344871849 |